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Corps members flood social media to demand payment of promised N77,000 allowance

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Corps members flood social media to demand payment of promised N77,000 allowance

National Youth Service Corp members have urged the Federal Government to implement the new minimum wage of N77,000 it promised to alleviate the economic hardship they are undergoing.

The corps members took to their social media handles to share their concerns on Wednesday.

They said in spite of the Federal Government’s  approval of a new minimum wage,  in July 2024, corps members were still receiving the old allowance of N33,000.

According to them, the old allowance is no longer sustainable due to high transportation, feeding, and other daily expenses.

The Twitter reactions read, “Three months after, the Federal Government still believes that N33k is enough for NYSC members to survive,” twitted @NoorAjuwon.

“How can we even concentrate on our primary assignment with N33k in this current economic situation?” asked @Arbdoolbasid_Jr.

“High transportation costs: @Eze_na_ujari spends N5,000 on transportation and N2,000 on Community Development Service (CDS) contributions, leaving him with N26,000 from the N33,000 allowance.

“Poor living conditions: @blazzin_225 described the situation as “suffering and wickedness” due to bad NYSC lodges, dilapidated bathrooms and toilets, and starvation

Another tweet urged at @officialABAT to “See us as your children too. We’re dying.”

The Federal Government approved the new minimum wage after the expiration of the old wage structure in April. The new approval is expected to be extended to corps members.

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Professor Agnes Njoku has been appointed as the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Imo State University (IMSU)

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Prof. Agnes Osita  Njoku has been appointed as the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Imo State University (IMSU)

Ekwutosblog  gathered that her appointment as the substantial Deputy Vice Chancellor was made known from a reliable source who is known as her aide, this appointment was as a result of her significant experience and expertise in academic leadership, research, and strategic planning.

Today 27th Wednesday 2024, she has been announced officially to resume office immediately following her appointment.

Prof.  Mrs. Agnes Osita-Njoku who is currently the Dean Faculty of Social Science, and lecturer Sociology Department IMSU and has remained one of the top lecturers Imo State University is proud of due to her distinguished academic, administrative and managerial prowess.

IMSU Students and associates have shown her solidarity with numerous congratulations for her Landmark Achievement.

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Billboard spotted at Imo poly advises students against cohabitation

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Billboard spotted at Imo poly advises students against cohabitation

According to the billboard mounted by the Department of Mass Communication at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Owerri, the act of students living as husband and wife is evil.

 

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No Boyfriend, No Distractions, Wesley Varsity’s Best Graduate Shares Success Secret

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No Boyfriend, No Distractions, Wesley Varsity’s Best Graduate Shares Success Secret

Ekwutosblog has gathered that A 19-year-old student, Miss Ifeoluwa Adeyemi, has shared how staying focused and avoiding distractions helped her emerge as the best graduate in the 2023/2024 academic session at Wesley University, Ondo State.

Adeyemi, who graduated with a degree in microbiology, achieved a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97.

Speaking to PUNCH Online after the university’s 13th convocation ceremony on Saturday, Adeyemi explained that having a boyfriend during her undergraduate studies would have distracted her.

She said, “Well, I had discussed this with several people, and they told me that it depends on your perspective. But for me, I see it as a distraction because I cannot divide my attention. A boyfriend might demand my time, and I wouldn’t be able to put my full effort into my studies.”

She also mentioned that her core motivation throughout her academic journey was the desire to make her parents proud.

“First, I have parents I cannot disappoint. That was always on my mind. Whenever I felt distracted, I reminded myself that my parents were out there, and I needed to make them proud,” she said.

Additionally, Adeyemi’s goal of making a positive impact in the health sector drove her to dedicate herself to microbiology, a field that studies microorganisms related to diseases and health.

“I needed to focus on my course. Microbiology is one of the areas that deals with health, and I knew I had to put more effort into understanding it,” she said.

Adeyemi also revealed her ambition to further her education by pursuing a Master’s degree and a PhD in the future.

“The next step is to further my education — a Master’s and then a Ph.D. I want to become a researcher,” she said.

In his address, the Vice Chancellor of Wesley University, Professor Sunday Obeka, highlighted the institution’s commitment to holistic education rooted in the Wesleyan tradition. He encouraged the graduates to uphold the values of excellence, integrity, and service in their future endeavours.

 

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